2026 World Cup: Ghana overcomes difficulties to secure a foundational victory

Ghana snatched a 1-0 victory against Panama in Toronto thanks to a 95th-minute goal by Caleb Yirenkyi, initiated by Antoine Semenyo and set up by Brandon Thomas-Asante. Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi was injured in the first half and replaced by Benjamin Asare. This win gives hope to the Black Stars ahead of facing England (June 23) and Croatia (June 27) in Group L.